Course Title: Provide support in dysphagia management
Part A: Course Overview
Program: C4215 Certificate IV in Allied Health Assistance
Course Title: Provide support in dysphagia management
Portfolio: SEH Portfolio Office
Nominal Hours: 30
Regardless of the mode of delivery, represent a guide to the relative teaching time and student effort required to successfully achieve a particular competency/module. This may include not only scheduled classes or workplace visits but also the amount of effort required to undertake, evaluate and complete all assessment requirements, including any non-classroom activities.Course Code |
Campus |
Career |
School |
Learning Mode |
Teaching Period(s) |
OHTH5672C |
City Campus |
TAFE |
155T Vocational Health and Sciences |
Face-to-Face or Internet or Workplace |
Term2 2012 |
Course Contact: Veemita Kaul
Course Contact Phone: +61 3 9925 4662
Course Contact Email: veemita.kaul@rmit.edu.au
Course Description
This course describes the skills and knowledge required to assist with the delivery of speech pathology programs designed to achieve and develop optimum independence in speech and communication skills.
Pre-requisite Courses and Assumed Knowledge and Capabilities
This course must be assessed after successful achievement of pre-requisite units:
- HLTAH301B Assist with an allied health program
- HLTAH410B Support the development of speech and communication skills
National Competency Codes and Titles
National Element Code & Title: |
HLTAH411B Provide support in dysphagia management |
Elements: |
Clean and store equipment Conduct speech pathology program according to identified goals and methods under supervision of a speech pathologist Deliver therapeutic program under supervision of speech pathologist Develop activities to support a speech pathology program under the direction of a speech pathologist Document client information Monitor client's management of dysphagia in consultation with speech pathologist and care team Prepare for delivery of a speech pathology program Prepare for support of treatment and monitoring programs to promote safe swallowing and eating |
Learning Outcomes
Overview of Assessment
The assessment will involve assignments and practical assessment in the simulated environment. On gaining competency in these assessments, students will undertake clinical placement for this competency.